Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies
Delicious and colorful cookies filled with M&M candies, perfect for sharing with loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) Use if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Measure out 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and set them aside.
- Bring your softened butter to room temperature.
Mixing
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda until well combined, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla extract and the two large eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the M&M candies and chocolate chips using a spatula.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden while the center remains soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To maintain freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature. If needed, refrigerate or freeze for longer storage. For a chewier texture, avoid overbaking.